'He Speaks for himself.' Former Gonzaga Point Guard Ryan Nembhard Delivers Key Go-Ahead 3-Pointer in Dallas' Summer League Win

'He speaks for himself.' Former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard delivers key go-ahead 3-pointer in Dallas' Summer League win

LAS VEGAS – Cooper Flagg’s statement block initiated Dallas’ fastbreak, sending four Mavericks down the floor and three Lakers scrambling back on defense with roughly 1 minute to play at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Nembhard Shines as Mavericks Edge Lakers; Flagg Struggles in Debut

The Dallas Mavericks secured an 87-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Summer League, with Ryan Nembhard taking the lead as the standout player. Although top overall pick Cooper Flagg struggled during his debut, recording several challenges against defenders, he contributed key plays, including a crucial block that set up the game-winning shot for Nembhard. With a solid performance including a game-winning three-pointer, Nembhard demon…

Nembhard steals spotlight from top pick Flagg in Mavericks' Summer League win

LAS VEGAS — In the end, the Dallas Mavericks Summer League team put the ball in the hands of their best player, the incoming rookie they trusted most, and depended on him to make the play.  And he delivered. No, not Cooper Flagg. Or at least not exactly.  The sold-out crowd packed into the Thomas and Mack Center for the marquee event of the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League got to see plenty in the No. 1 overall pick’s professional debut.  They saw …